Extract statement by Oliver Tambo on the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress on the 25th Anniversary of the formation of Umkhonto We Sizwe Umkhonto We Sizwe - Born of the people, 16 December 1986 In the course of this long march we have scored great achievements. We have also made many mistakes, but we are where we are today because we have always had the capacity to learn from our mistakes as well as from our achievements; to learn from our people as they learn from us. We are born of the people. As long as we remain part of the people and move ahead with the people, victory is certain. Conditions have now matured in our country for us, together with our people, to mount an all-round offensive in order to advance to People`s Power. It is within this context that I now present you, our glorious People`s Army, with your Battle Orders of the day: I order: Train, arm and lead our people into battle; Defend our people in town and countryside; Sever the enemy`s lines of communication and power; Disperse and immobilise the enemy forces; Destroy the enemy`s economic resources; Attack the enemy on all fronts and annihilate his forces; Make People`s War flourish in all its dimensions in every part of our country. Victory or Death, we shall win! Forward to People`s Power! Long Live the Alliance of our People! Long Live Umkhonto we Sizwe! Long Live the African National Congress! Amandla Ngawethu! Maatla ke a Rona! All Power to the People! Mayihlome ke Nako!
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